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Post by Capt. Zak on Aug 8, 2007 8:35:51 GMT -5
I just scored my latest pice of gear this morning via ebay. A 1935 Opel Luxus Bicycle. Can't wait to receive this baby and cruise around at the Rockford reenactment. I know this post is pointless but I had to share with someone. ;D  |
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Post by mauser98k on Aug 8, 2007 10:00:39 GMT -5
Nice deal Zak, I was eyeing that one myself for a bit as well. Glad to see someone here managed to win it. ;D
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Post by Jager.Drü on Aug 8, 2007 11:21:01 GMT -5
That is pretty cool.
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Post by binarypunisher on Aug 8, 2007 11:22:25 GMT -5
How much?
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Post by jaeger on Aug 8, 2007 19:14:00 GMT -5
Really awsome!
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Post by TommyGunner on Aug 8, 2007 19:15:12 GMT -5
Hey thats great man, looks nice.
TommyGunner
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Post by 2ndranger on Aug 8, 2007 19:30:08 GMT -5
HAHA! I love it !!! The most feared piece of armor in the Deutsche Wermacht! Mwhahaha!
Franz
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Post by spitfire740 on Aug 8, 2007 23:31:49 GMT -5
isn't a Fahrrad a motorcycle? Either way, it's sexy. Go out on morning bike-rides in your Uniform and try to race all the Armstrong's.
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Post by KRaddatz on Aug 8, 2007 23:57:11 GMT -5
PANZERFAUST BICYCLE CHARGE!!
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Post by Capt. Zak on Aug 9, 2007 6:55:31 GMT -5
isn't a Fahrrad a motorcycle? Either way, it's sexy. Go out on morning bike-rides in your Uniform and try to race all the Armstrong's. Fahrrad = bicycle Waffenrad = Weapon wheel Motorad = motorcycle |
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Post by odinfish on Aug 9, 2007 7:43:30 GMT -5
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Post by mccallion on Aug 9, 2007 8:07:06 GMT -5
interesting story nice bike
-mccallion
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Post by 17 SS Allshaus on Aug 9, 2007 12:39:45 GMT -5
Now all we need is pictures of you popping some sweet wheelies in full German garb and the impression will be complete!
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Post by Capt. Zak on Aug 19, 2007 20:17:40 GMT -5
~Update~ Just finished converting a '60's Schwinn into another WWII era Fahrrad. Soon as it's all back together I will post some shots of both. |
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Post by click on Aug 21, 2007 2:55:27 GMT -5
Ooo...cool!
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Post by Lev on Aug 21, 2007 9:06:47 GMT -5
I'm curious to know how you go about converting a 60s era Schwinn. I have many of them at my disposal and would like to put a bike together as well.
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Post by Capt. Zak on Aug 21, 2007 10:36:25 GMT -5
Essentially all you are using is the frame. It has to be a straight frame with a fixed gear and at least 24" from the fork to the seat post. So a large frame.
Then you need to locate proper handle bars, grips, bell, light, saddle, fenders. Strip the frame, paint it, reassemble it, get the proper tires, presta valve innertubes and you're good to go. Then you'll need the "cool stuff" like ammo boxes and rear fender rack.
It's almost cheaper to buy a real one but good luck trying to find one in the US. I got lucky when I bought the 1935 Opel.
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Post by Lev on Aug 21, 2007 10:54:04 GMT -5
I wonder if buying a modern dutch bicycle wouldn't be a better route. They really haven't changed much in the past 60 years.
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Post by Capt. Zak on Aug 21, 2007 18:58:14 GMT -5
Do you have a picture of a modern Dutch bike?
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Post by schmitty on Aug 25, 2007 22:29:21 GMT -5
Very cool. That was on US ebay? I have a couple of 50's Raleigh (British) bikes. They look virtually identical to WWII era, but of course still always better to have the real deal.
Nice score.
Schmitty
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Post by Capt. Zak on Aug 28, 2007 21:10:05 GMT -5
Thanks Schmitty. I now have a "real" fahhrrad and a conversion that I am 90% finished with. I just need the proper saddle and grips. I'll post some shots when it is complete.
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